Heroes and Friends

Randy Travis

About Heroes and Friends

"Heroes and Friends" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Randy Travis. It was written with Don Schlitz. It was released in January 1991 as the second and final single from his album of duets, Heroes & Friends and his only song on the album that was not a duet. The song opens and closes the album. "Heroes and Friends" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and reached number 1 (his fourteenth number 1) on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.  


Year:
1990
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I ain't live forever but I've lived enough
And I've learned to be gentle and I've learned to be tough
I've found only two things that last to the end
One is your heroes and the other your friends

Your heroes will help you find good in yourself
Your friends won't forsake you for somebody else
They'll both stand beside you through thick and through thin
And that's how it goes with heroes and friends

I grew up with cowboys I watched on tv
My friends and I sometimes pretended to be
Years have gone by but now and again
My heart rides the range with my heroes and friends

Your heroes will help you find good in yourself
Your friends won't forsake you for somebody else
They'll both stand beside you through thick and through thin
And that's how it goes with heroes and friends

Your heroes will help you find good in yourself
Your friends won't forsake you for somebody else
They'll both stand beside you through thick and through thin
And that's how it goes with heroes and friends

That's how it goes with heroes and friends

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Randy Travis

Randy Travis (born May 4, 1959) is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 50 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and 16 of these were number one hits. Considered a pivotal figure in the history of country music, Travis broke through in the mid-1980s with the release of his album Storms of Life, which sold more than three million copies. The album established him as a major force in the Neotraditional country movement. Travis followed up his successful debut with a string of platinum and multi-platinum albums. more »

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Written by: SCHLITZ, TRAVIS

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
The song "Heroes and Friends" is categorized under the country music genre.
Song Artist
"Heroes and Friends" was written and performed by Randy Travis, who is recognized as a prominent country music artist.
Album
"Heroes and Friends" is the title track of Travis's album of the same name. The album was released in 1990.
Duets Compilation
The “Heroes and Friends” album is unique in Randy Travis' discography because it is largely a compilation of duets with other prominent country musicians.
Chart Performance
Despite being a compilation album, "Heroes and Friends" significantly performed well on the Billboard country charts. Several songs from the album, including the title track, were ranked on the charts.
Guest Artists
Various notable country music artists performed alongside Travis in the album, including B. B. King, Roy Rogers, Tammy Wynette, and George Jones.
Music and Lyrics
The song "Heroes and Friends" talks about the timeless virtues of country life, values, and the importance of having both heroes to look up to and friends to support you in life.
Legacy
Randy Travis' "Heroes and Friends" is recognized as one of his most significant contributions not only to his personal discography, but also to country music as a whole.
Awards
Although this particular song and album didn’t win any awards, Randy Travis as an artist has won multiple Grammy awards and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016.
Popularity Amongst Fans
The song "Heroes and Friends" remains a fan favorite and a regular feature in Travis' concert setlist.
Additional Fact
The album has singing legends like Kris Kristofferson and John Denver contribute towards the song while also showcasing Randy Travis’ clear, baritone voice.

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